Ukrainian forces strike oil refinery and airbase in Russia
Ukrainian forces conducted overnight strikes targeting a major oil refinery in Leningrad Oblast and an airbase in Krasnodar Krai, Russia. The operation, reported by monitoring channels on August 30, marks a continued effort by Kyiv to strike critical infrastructure and military assets deep within Russian territory.
Date: August 30, 2026
Location: Leningrad and Krasnodar, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Kyiv Independent